Archive - Dr. Friendtastic for Parents

A false story about him! (Erik, Age 7) | 158

Ep. 158 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Truth, falsehood, and different perspectives | Friendship advice for kids

Aug 15 • Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD

7:14

Will she lose her friends in a different classroom? (Lily, Age 11) | 157

Ep. 157 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Staying connected when you're not together | Friendship advice for kids

Aug 8 • Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD

5:54

Friend’s new friend doesn’t like him (Ian, Age 11) | 156

Ep. 156 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Having another friend isn't a betrayal | Friendship advice for kids

Aug 1 • Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD

7:43

July 2026

8 fights a day!

Siblings constantly fighting at home? Here's what you can do about it

Jul 27 • Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD

Friend is jealous and possessive (Miranda, Age 8) | 155

Ep. 155 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Finding a balance between caring and freedom | Friendship advice for kids

Jul 25 • Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD

6:25

Friends say she’s bossy, but they’re bossy (Lola, Age 8) | 154

Ep. 154 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Listen to be heard | Friendship advice for kids

Jul 18 • Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD

7:32

Not invited to the sleepover! (Jim, Age 12) | Ep. 153

Ep. 153 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Don't give up a good friendship because it's not perfect | Friendship advice for kids

Jul 11 • Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD

8:25

Why Kids Tattle (And What Actually Helps)

Before you say "stop tattling" again, read this

Jul 9 • Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD

How to be a good friend | re-release Ep. 42

Re-release Ep. 42 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: 4 Areas of Friendship | Friendship advice for kids

Jul 4 • Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD

6:34

June 2026

How to reconnect with old friends (Georgia, Age 10) | 152

Ep. 152 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Why reaching out to former friends is scary and also kind | Friendship advice for kids

Jun 27 • Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD

7:23

You keep asking and nothing changes

When something isn't working, make it easier.

Jun 25 • Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD

Why is it so hard to say “I’m sorry”? (Minta, Age almost 10) | 151

Ep. 151 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: An apology is an expression of caring | Friendship advice for kids

Jun 20 • Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD

5:51

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